For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 10,571 students in Hendricks County, IN. The top ranked public high schools in Hendricks County, IN are Avon High School, Brownsburg High School and Danville Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hendricks County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Hendricks County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Indiana public high schools.
Hendricks County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Indiana average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Avon High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Hendricks County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Avon High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7575 E Cr 150 S
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 544-5000
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 544-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 3,480 students
Rank: #22.
Brownsburg High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 S Odell St
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-2258
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-2258
Grades: 9-12
| 3,318 students
Rank: #33.
Danville Community High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Warrior Way
Danville, IN 46122
(317) 745-6431
Danville, IN 46122
(317) 745-6431
Grades: 9-12
| 826 students
Rank: #44.
Plainfield High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Red Pride Dr
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-7711
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-7711
Grades: 9-12
| 1,781 students
Rank: #55.
Tri-west Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7883 N Sr 39
Lizton, IN 46149
(317) 994-4000
Lizton, IN 46149
(317) 994-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 608 students
Rank: #66.
Cascade Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6565 S Cr 200 W
Clayton, IN 46118
(317) 539-9315
Clayton, IN 46118
(317) 539-9315
Grades: 9-12
| 546 students
Rank: #77.
Pride Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
709 Stafford Rd
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-2578
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-2578
Grades: K-12
| 12 students
Hendricks County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
501 W Main
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-4346
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-4346
Grades: 7-12
| 262 students
Indiana Cyber Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
7508 Beechwood Dr Centre Rd
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 474-9802
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 474-9802
Grades: K-12
| 1,158 students
757 Stafford Rd
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 838-3980
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 838-3980
Grades: PK-K
| 293 students
7221 E Us Hwy 36
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 544-6700
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 544-6700
Grades: PK-4
| 364 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hendricks County, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Hendricks County, IN include Avon High School, Brownsburg High School and Danville Community High School. Hendricks County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Indiana.
How many public high schools are located in Hendricks County?
7 public high schools are located in Hendricks County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hendricks County?
Hendricks County public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Hendricks County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hendricks County include: Plainfield High School vs. Avon High School, Brownsburg High School vs. Avon High School, Tri-west Senior High School vs. Brownsburg High School
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